Victoria, TX Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Closed hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Applies to
- Parks, parkways, playgrounds
- Defense
- Written permit from Parks director
- Adopted
- Ord. No. 2016-25, 12-6-16
Summary
Victoria closes all city parks, parkways, and playgrounds to the public between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. under Sec. 17-1 of the Code of Ordinances.
It is an offense for any person to remain within any park, parkway or playground within the city between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person had in his or her possession at the time of the offense a valid written permit authorizing such activity signed by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 42).
Full Breakdown
It is an offense to remain in any Victoria park, parkway, or playground between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The ordinance also functions as the city's camping and loitering ban for park property during those hours. A person can avoid prosecution by presenting a valid written permit signed by the Director of Parks and Recreation or a designee authorizing their presence during closed hours.
Violations & Fines
Remaining in a park, parkway, or playground between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. without a written permit is a criminal offense under Sec. 17-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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